Advice: Clayton Off Road Lift

[OversandJL]

I'm interested in the Clayton Off Road 2.5" entry level lift. Can anyone share their experience. Give me the pros and cons. Also shock recommendation?

https://www.claytonoffroad.com/jeep_wrangler_25_entry_level_lift_kit_4dr_2018_jl

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[Sheepjeep]

I've been running their full 2.5" overland kit for and 4 months and 5k miles with a few wheeling trips and rides better than stock and handles great on the trails.

Installed myself and was straight forward. Clayton makes quality products and stands by their work and very helpful when you need help.

Fox shocks running fox 2.0

 

[OversandJL]

I've been running their full 2.5" overland kit for and 4 months and 5k miles with a few wheeling trips and rides better than stock and handles great on the trails.

Installed myself and was straight forward. Clayton makes quality products and stands by their work and very helpful when you need help.

Fox shocks running fox 2.0

How do you like the fox shocks. Should I wait for bilsteins 5100 or ranch 9000xl?

 

[Sheepjeep]

The fox shocks are doing great, I did run the stock shocks without relocation and that rode like shit with little down travel

IDK when the rancho or Bilstein will be out and really can't give a comparison and honestly probably would not really notice a difference. I went fox just because that's Clayton suggested so knew it would do fine.

 

[pokey02]

Did you install this kit? What are your impressions?

I am considering their kit with all 8 adj. arms for my 2 door rubicon (when it is delivered).

I ran their long arm kit on an old TJ ... it was a great kit.

 

[OversandJL]

Yes, installed just a few weeks ago. I installed the kit in my driveway. Ended up going with Fox 2.0 shocks. Fits the 38s and flexes great! Running about 6 degrees of caster and it runs great on road with no wobble or shakes. If you have any questions let me know.

 

[rayzjeep]

Yes, installed just a few weeks ago. I installed the kit in my driveway. Ended up going with Fox 2.0 shocks. Fits the 38s and flexes great! Running about 6 degrees of caster and it runs great on road with no wobble or shakes. If you have any questions let me know.

Did you have to buy separate bump stop extensions? Or brake line relocation brackets? Thinking about pulling the trigger on this lift or the MC 2.5 for Black Friday....

 

[OversandJL]

Did you have to buy separate bump stop extensions? Or brake line relocation brackets? Thinking about pulling the trigger on this lift or the MC 2.5 for Black Friday....

I bought the entry level kit which comes with the upper front control arms, trackbars front and rear and swaybar end links. I then bought bumpstops front and rear from Clayton. I didn't need any brake line extensions at this height.

 

[OversandJL]

 

[OversandJL]

 

[Kirk]

Interested in the Clayton Overland + lift but am planning on a Ursa Minor J30 and fridge in the back any idea how they handle extra weight? Thanks! Beautiful Jeep

 

[OversandJL]

Interested in the Clayton Overland + lift but am planning on a Ursa Minor J30 and fridge in the back any idea how they handle extra weight? Thanks! Beautiful Jeep

Rear coils are dual rate side specific. I've had mine loaded up pretty heavy with no issues. Heavy Metal Concepts also has the 2.5 overland plus and has a roof tent, camping gear and cargo on a Grey JL on 37's. Their jeep is more in line with what you are looking to do.

 

[Kirk]

Thank you, trying to decide between the AEV or this lift, looking mostly for good handling with the extra weight

 

[OversandJL]

Thank you, trying to decide between the AEV or this lift, looking mostly for good handling with the extra weight

If you have any questions let me know. Cant go wrong with either but give Clayton Off Road a close look. I can vouch that their products are stout and will hold up really well.

 

[7tmotorsports]

I currently have the mopar 2 inch lift and the ride feels floaty is the best I can describe it.... feels like the jeep is not connected to the road. As a result I'm looking at the overland lift. Just confirming the ride is good? Also can I use my fox shocks with this kit?

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